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Drink of the Day: Ward Eight Cocktail

February 3, 2015 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Good morning! Hope some of you are living in warmer climates out there today. In the mid-West, we are at a balmy 5 degrees F this morning. Had a hard time getting from under the covers to start off the day. Here is a nice whiskey beverage to help get you to the right temperature. […]

Drink of the Day: Sazerac

November 11, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Before getting started today, it is very important that we take a moment to thank those men and women out there who have sacrificed their own lives and freedoms so that we can all be safe and live the way we want to. God bless all of you who have given up so much to […]

Drink of the Day: Palmer Cocktail

October 1, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

A very simple cocktail. But, when using a good rye whiskey, all you really need is something to take the bite of whiskey out of the equation and you have yourself a nice and tasty drink. Bringing out the rye flavor, and the other ingredients involved in making the whiskey, is all you need. Adding […]

Drink of the Day: Continental Sour

August 28, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here’s one that dates back to the days when rye whiskey was the liquor of choice and when it wasn’t a bad idea to figure out ways to take the bite out of the liquor. A very unique cocktail; one that uses some ingredients that are rarely used in mixed drinks today. This is a […]

Drink of the Day: The Brenda

August 11, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

`Here’s one for you I came up with for a customer of mine who wanted to do a little more than her usual rye whiskey on the rocks. When putting this together, I wanted to keep the rye flavor in the forefront, only getting rid of the bite of the whiskey and bringing out its […]

The Palmer Cocktail is May 13th Drink of the Day!!

May 13, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Here is a cocktail that defines simple. In fact, one has to wonder why someone would take the time to name a cocktail that is so simple. Well, let’s see…..we have the Cape Codder, which is nothing but vodka and cranberry, the Greyhound which is vodka and grapefruit; add a little salt on the rim […]

The New Yorker Cocktail is May 11th Drink of the Day!!

May 11, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Another rye whiskey cocktail, complimented with the right ingredients measured properly, to give you a nice and palatable beverage. No hiding what the base is for this drink. A nice and relaxing cocktail to ease into the lazy boy and enjoy the Saturday with. This Drink of the Day is one you deserve after […]

The Scofflaw Cocktail is April 24th Drink of the Day!!

April 24, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

The name, “Scofflaw” was given to those who would enjoy an alcoholic beverage during the time the United States was going through Prohibition. The cocktail, named after these imbibers, was invented in Paris, France at Harry’s Bar in 1924. This cocktail is usually made with rye or bourbon whiskey. But, just to give this a little […]

The Ward 8 is April 9th Drink of the Day!!

April 9, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Rye whiskey is becoming my favorite mixing spirit for one strong fact. It blends well with many things when done so when the secondary ingredients are done sparingly. The rye flavor of the whiskey tends to jump right out at you, and shares the stage nicely with other ingredients, bringing out their finest attributes as […]

The BMW is February 2nd Drink of the Day!!

February 2, 2014 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

When you think of BMW, you first think of the car that is the benchmark for some to show off their success in life. It shows that you have accomplished enough to drive something that is above the norm. When drinking one of these, I guess it could give you that feeling as well. However, […]